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Community Support Services

Our Mission

The Mission of the CSS Department of THE GRODEN NETWORK is to help individuals who have behavioral, developmental and/or learning challenges be successfully integrated into the routines of their schools, jobs, homes and communities by:

Providing the most effective educational, therapeutic, and other habilitative services

Advancing knowledge and best practices through education and training

Involving, educating, and supporting families in caring and advocating for their children

Range of Services

The CSS Department is comprised of a team of experienced professionals representing different specialty areas including: psychology, applied behavior analysis, and special education. Services are tailored to meet the needs of the referring agent and may include:

Focus on social skill development for individuals with Asperger Syndrome, NVLD, and similar social challenges with careful consideration given to matching individuals within groups according to age, needs, challenges, and abilities

Therapeutic Summer Camp

Week long summer camps for children and adolescents with Asperger’s Syndrome or
related social challenges

Program includes traditional camp activities with a therapeutic approach designed to promote positive peer interactions and friendship development

Individual/family therapy for children, adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental/behavioral challenges

Psychological evaluations

Parent training in behavior management strategies

Enhanced Outpatient Services (EOS)

Intensive home/community based support for individuals with ASDs and their families

Individualized career counseling services: One-to-one support for adults with Asperger’s/ASD to
develop the skills needed for success in the workplace

Referral Process

Referrals typically come from:

Pediatricians

Other treatment providers

School personnel

Parents

The CSS Referral and Service Coordinator handles all initial referrals.

Groden Asperger’s Center News

2017-2018 Social Skills Groups for Children/Adolescents/Young Adults with Asperger’s/High Functioning Autism (or similar social skill needs) – Click here for more information!

Elementary School – A SOCIAL SKILLS GROUP for Children in Grades 3 to 5 with Asperger Syndrome/High Functioning Autism (or similar social needs) – Tuesdays: 4:00 – 5:00 P.M. February 6 – April 3, 2018. Click here for more information!

A Social Thinking Group for Middle School Aged Boys & Girls with Asperger’s Syndrome/High Functioning Autism (or similar social needs) Tuesdays, 4:00 – 5:00 PM, Start date to be determined – Click here for more information!

Transition to Adulthood Program (T.A.P.): 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens – For individuals ages 16-20 with High Functioning Autism & Asperger’s Syndrome or Similar Social Skill needs – Mondays, 4:00 – 5:00 PM. September 11, 2017 and ending on December 11, 2017 – Click here for more information!

A Social Skills Group for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and mild intellectual disabilities – Mondays, 4:00 – 5:00 PM. January 8 – March 26, 2018. Click here for more information!

A Social Skills Group for Young Adults with Asperger Syndrome/High Functioning Autism (or similar social needs). Mondays, 5:00 – 6:00 PM. October 23, 2017 – February 12, 2018. Click here for more information!